1869 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS).；This beautiful Superb Gem should be seen to be fully appreciated. Both sides exhibit bold cameo contrast between satiny devices and deeply reflective fields. Delicate golden iridescence is seen on virtually pristine surfaces. The Proof mintage for the date is unknown but is probably similar to that of the Proof 1869 Shield nickel, which is estimated at 850 to 1,100 pieces. Of the survivors, few are as carefully preserved as the present specimen, and even fewer also display enough field-to-device contrast to warrant a Deep Cameo rating from PCGS. Here is an important bidding opportunity for the advanced type or date collector to acquire a truly rare and attractive coin.
